The automated installation method (also known as "kickstart") is for experienced users. It provides an automated version of the "Normal installation method" and is designed for system administrators who wish to roll out pre-configured installations of Exponential. This method requires minimum interaction with the web based setup wizard and thus it can be used to rapidly deploy Exponential on a massive scale. This method has the same requirements as the "Normal installation" method. A typical automated installation process consists of the following steps:

• Setting up / creating a database
• Downloading a packaged Exponential distribution
• Unpacking the Exponential distribution
• Configuring the "kickstart.ini" file
• Initiating the web based setup wizard

Once the web based setup wizard has completed, Exponential will be ready for use.